CCNP
A Cisco Certified Network Professional is a person in the IT industry who has achieved the professional level of Cisco Career Certification.
Professional certifications
Prior to February 2020 there were approximately eight professional-level certification programs within Cisco Career Certifications.
Cisco has announced that as of February 2020, the above format has been retired and replaced with the following:
- CCNP Enterprise
- CCNP Data Center
- CCNP Security
- CCNP Service Provider
- CCNP Collaboration
- Cisco Certified DevNet Professional
Migration guides to the newer certification exams are available from Cisco at its page.
Required exams
Before February 2020 relevant entry-level certifications needed to be passed in advance if a candidate wanted to attempt the professional level exams. Starting February 2020, no entry-level certification will be required to attempt the CCNP exams.
Validity
The validity of CCNP Certification is 3 years. Renewal requires certification holders to register for and pass same or higher level Cisco recertification exam every 3 years or obtain 80 continuing education credits.
Related certifications
- Associate-level certification: CCNA
- Expert-level Certification: CCIE